Maritime & Aviation
Paddle steamer
A paddle steamer turns large paddle wheels to push against the water. Side-wheel and stern-wheel arrangements were used on rivers, lakes and coastal routes during the expansion of steam navigation.
About this artifact
A paddle steamer turns large paddle wheels to push against the water. Side-wheel and stern-wheel arrangements were used on rivers, lakes and coastal routes during the expansion of steam navigation.
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Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: SteamboatBenCampbellb.jpg
Creator: Unknown authorUnknown author
License: Public domain
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